Baby #2: 22 Weeks

22 Week Belly Bump!

 

How far along? 22 weeks!!
Total weight gain: ??
Maternity clothes? I did break out the maternity tote this week, but I am carrying so high that all of my pants are still fitting (and closing) so really I am just wearing shirts for the most part.
Stretch marks? Nope!
Sleep: Between heartburn and tailbone pain, sleep hasn't been too great lately. Not waking up to go to the bathroom hardly ever, just struggling to stay asleep.  On the positive side, I've been waking up early these days and must be getting used to it. Never thought the day would come.
Best moment this week: Celebrating your big sister's 1st birthday!! Also, Daddy got crib #2 set up this week. Now on to trying to figure out how to make that tiny room fit another crib!
Miss anything? Nothing to really complain about!
Baby is the size of a: Papaya
Movement: Some, but not a whole lot. Neither of my babies have been too active, at least so far. No real strong kicks yet.
Food cravings: Cake lady's red velvet cake (so of course we had it for the big party).
Anything making you queasy or sick: Negative.
Gender: ??????
Name: Girl is a go, boy is undecided.
Labor Signs: N/A
Symptoms: Heartburn most days, and most bothersome by far is tailbone pain. It started probably around 20 weeks and was pretty intermittent, but is starting to become a pain in the butt (literally). I have been sleeping on a heating pad and that helps me to be able to get out of bed in the morning, but by afternoon I am hurting so bad I can hardly walk normal. I always thought people who complained about tailbone pain were wimps, but it is indeed real. And is a real bummer when it starts so early. Also swelling in my hands in the mornings, and feet in the evenings already and some occasional headaches. I'm sure the headaches are just stress induced. Also started having some Braxton Hicks contractions right around 20 weeks. Much stronger than last pregnancy and have had to rest a bit more when they come. I was kind of starting to worry about it, but doctor said to just rest and take it a little easier.
Things People Say: Lots of comments about how high I'm carrying babe.
Belly Button in or out? Flat and teetering on the edge of an outtie. Pretty sure it didn't get this far ever last time.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but hands are swelling last couple weeks.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Busy, but thankful these days.
Looking forward to: Christmas, and LA's 12 month check up with her doctor this week.

Love and Prayers in Week 23, Babe!!